This application makes it possible to classify blood pressure in children and adolescents, according to the required criteria of sex, age and height.
The data were based on the recently published article: "Clinical practice guideline for screening and control of high blood pressure in children and adolescents". Link for more information:
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/140/3/e20171904.full.pdf

DISCLAIMER!
The PAPed app does not measure blood pressure.
Its operation offers an automated classification of blood pressure according to a current reference, not being necessary to provide diagnoses or establish methods.
It was developed to assist pediatricians, doctors and other health professionals who provide care to children and adolescents.
Therefore, the PAPed app does not replace the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional.
Use of this application is for informational purposes only; seek the advice of a physician before making any medical decisions.

Instructions for use:
1) Fill in the required fields:
- sex (male or female);
- age (in years; from 1 to 17 years)
- height (at school; complete up to 1 decimal place after the decimal point)
- systolic and diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg)
2) Press the "Sort" button
3) Consult the blood pressure classification, as well as the blood pressure percentile references (P50; P90; P95 and P95 + 12 mmHg) according to sex, age and height.
4) Press "Classification" to check the blood pressure classification table for children and adolescents.

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